Hotel Designer Awards2026-08-06T21:01:33+00:00

13 OCTOBER 2026
Rimini Palacongressi

Next-gen hospitality:
36 square meters to redefine design

HOTEL DESIGNERS
AWARDS 2026

Conceived by Teamwork Hospitality, Hotel Designer Awards is the award for the vision and to the’design innovation of hotel design.

The Creative Challenge

Define your vision of hospitality by designing a unreleased concept of hotel room of 36 m2 with bathroom.

The award ceremony

The best Designers will be announced on 13 October 2026 at the end of the event Hospitality Day in the Arena Café del Design.

Categories

1

Luxury Experience Room

Excellence in elegance and comfort

2

Smart & Tech Room

Innovation and home automation for the guest experience

3

Sustainable Room

Responsible design and green materials

4

Accessible Room

Inclusive and universal design

5

Wellness Room

Space for well-being and regeneration

6

Urban Living Room

Metropolitan style, flexibility, multifunctionality

7

Concept / Storytelling Room

Creativity and narrative identity

8

Emotional / Sensorial Room

Immersive and sensory experiences

9

Outdoor Experience Room

Extending hospitality, between relaxation, nature and privacy

10

Pet-friendly Room

Functional design and smart solutions for pet lovers

Who can participate

Individual professionals

Independent, duly qualified architects and interior designers who are under 40 years of age at the time of registration. A challenge for emerging talents ready to present their vision of the hotellerie in front of an international jury.

Design Groups

Creative teams consisting of 2 to 5 people working together on a permanent or occasional basis. In order to be eligible, at least one member of the group (the group leader or a contact person) must meet the age requirement of Under 40.

Design studies

Established architecture and design studios wishing to apply with a collective project signed by the brand. Again, it is essential that there is at least one talent in the workforce Under 40 directly involved in the project.

Questions and Answers

How much does membership cost?2026-03-10T15:51:15+00:00

Participation is totally free of charge for all applicants.

Can I apply for a project that has already been realised or published?2026-03-10T15:50:52+00:00

No, the award is exclusively for conceptual and unpublished ideas. Already realised projects are not accepted.

How should I manage the anonymity of the project?2026-03-10T15:50:26+00:00

No entries, including renderings, plans or texts, may contain logos or references to the designer or the firm. Failure to comply with this rule will result in immediate exclusion.

What are the size limits for the room?2026-03-10T15:50:04+00:00

The project must concern a 36 m² hotel room, including bathroom. The concept must meet the criteria of comfort, sustainability and technological innovation.

How much does membership cost?2026-03-10T15:51:15+00:00

Participation is totally free of charge for all applicants.

Can I apply for a project that has already been realised or published?2026-03-10T15:50:52+00:00

No, the award is exclusively for conceptual and unpublished ideas. Already realised projects are not accepted.

How should I manage the anonymity of the project?2026-03-10T15:50:26+00:00

No entries, including renderings, plans or texts, may contain logos or references to the designer or the firm. Failure to comply with this rule will result in immediate exclusion.

What are the size limits for the room?2026-03-10T15:50:04+00:00

The project must concern a 36 m² hotel room, including bathroom. The concept must meet the criteria of comfort, sustainability and technological innovation.

Can I participate in more than one category at the same time?2026-03-10T15:49:45+00:00

Yes, each participant or group can submit up to 3 different project proposals, choosing from the ten thematic categories provided.

What is the deadline for submitting materials?2026-03-10T15:49:16+00:00

Registrations and file uploads via the reserved WeTransfer link must be completed by 31 May 2026.

What do the winners and finalists receive?2026-03-10T15:48:57+00:00

The 30 finalist projects will be physically exhibited during the’Hospitality Day 2026. Winners will receive the category or overall title and free access to events Teamwork for one year.

When will the 30 Finalists be announced?2026-06-16T08:12:28+00:00

The 30 finalists will be announced on 14 July 2026 on all our social channels.

Can I participate in more than one category at the same time?2026-03-10T15:49:45+00:00

Yes, each participant or group can submit up to 3 different project proposals, choosing from the ten thematic categories provided.

What is the deadline for submitting materials?2026-03-10T15:49:16+00:00

Registrations and file uploads via the reserved WeTransfer link must be completed by 31 May 2026.

What do the winners and finalists receive?2026-03-10T15:48:57+00:00

The 30 finalist projects will be physically exhibited during the’Hospitality Day 2026. Winners will receive the category or overall title and free access to events Teamwork for one year.

When will the 30 Finalists be announced?2026-06-16T08:12:28+00:00

The 30 finalists will be announced on 14 July 2026 on all our social channels.

What to do

CANDIDATES
NOW

Nominees at Hotel Designer Awards by choosing one of 10 categories

SEND
THE MATERIAL

 

After registration, you have time to submit your project until 31 May 30 June 2026

DISCOVER
FINALISTS

 

On 14 July 2026 we will announce the finalists on the website and on our social channels.

LIVE
AWARDS

On 13 October 2026 we will award the winners during the event Hospitality Day

Nominations 2026

Applications for Hotel Designer Awards ed. 2026 are finished. Sign up for the newsletter below to stay updated on the 2027 edition.

The Jury

Hotellerie leaders will judge your project

ELISABETTA FABRI
ELISABETTA FABRIPresident & CEO
STARHOTEL GROUP
SARA DIGIESI
SARA DIGIESICEO
BWH HOTELS ITALY& SOUTH-EAST EUROPE
CRISTINA PAINI
CRISTINA PAINICEO
LHM HOTEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY
CHIARA BONI
CHIARA BONIFASHION DESIGNER
LAURA F. VERDI
LAURA F. VERDIARCHITECT AND EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
WE:LL MAGAZINE
DONATELLA BOLLANI
DONATELLA BOLLANISUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT, JOURNALIST, WEB CONTENT EDITOR
MIA PIZZI
MIA PIZZIEDITORIAL DIRECTOR
PLANET DESIGN
ROBERTA BATTOCCHIO
ROBERTA BATTOCCHIOMANAGING DIRECTOR
HEARST GLOBAL DESIGN
GIOVANNA MANZI
GIOVANNA MANZIBOARD MEMBER
HNH HOSPITALITY
GIORGIO MARCHEGIANI
GIORGIO MARCHEGIANICEO
UNA ITALIAN HOSPITALITY
ALAN MANTIN
ALAN MANTINVICE PRESIDENT DEVELOPMENT SOUTHERN EUROPE
HILTON
GIANLEO BOSTICCO
GIANLEO BOSTICCOVICE PRESIDENT DEVELOPMENT SOUTHERN EUROPE
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
MARCO GILARDI
MARCO GILARDIDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
MINOR HOTEL GROUP EUROPE AND AMERICAS
MAURO VINCI
MAURO VINCIMANAGING DIRECTOR& VICE PRESIDENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ITALY
RADISSON HOTEL GROUP
FRANCESCO SCULLICA
FRANCESCO SCULLICAARCHITECT AND LECTURER
POLYTECHNIC OF MILAN
MAURO SANTINATO
MAURO SANTINATOCEO
TEAMWORK
NICOLA DELVECCHIO
NICOLA DELVECCHIOSTRATEGIC HOSPITALITY CONSULTANT
TEAMWORK

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